HISTORY OF THE CHURCH
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This made it a focal point for the community. It became a center for religious and
community activities. In the early
years, other denominations were invited to use the church for their own
worship. An early expansion of the
church involved moving and attaching a former public school building to the
back of the sanctuary. This is the
Fellowship Hall. The architecture of
this church is carpenter gothic, a style widely used at the turn of the
century. It is reminiscent of the small
stone Episcopal Churches in rural
In 1909 a tornado did extensive damage to the building.
The restoration included moving the tower to the right side of the
building. A bell, still in use, and the stained glass window were
installed following the restoration.
The church building was listed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1979. A determining factor was
maintenance of its architectural integrity.
The Perry Parker Education was dedicated in 1983.
This church marked its centennial year by
several special events, including worship led by Bishop Kenneth Carder. On May 23, the one-hundredth anniversary, Dr.
Charles Vance Johnson, several former pastors, and the choir led a great
celebratory worship service followed by dinner "on the grounds" for
over 300 people. Other events included
publication of a church history book, "The First 100 Years" and a
centennial church cookbook.
Algood United
Photos Provided by Marshall Judd and Scanned by Paul
Todd